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Phillip Victory Hawkins III

1949 - 2019

Phillip Victory Hawkins III obituary, 1949-2019, Charleston, SC

BORN

1949

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Phillip Hawkins Obituary

Phillip Victory Hawkins III Summerville- Phillip Victory Hawkins III, 69, of Summerville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 29, 2019. His Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral chapel Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Phillip was born December 9, 1949 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of Phillip Victory Hawkins, Jr. and the late Lila Thames Hawkins. He was a graduate of Clemson University and a retired Battalion Chief, serving the Charleston City Fire Department for 39 years. During his long career in public service, Chief Hawkins served on the Board of Directors of the Ashley River Fire Department, and was Vice President of the Low Country Firefighter Support Team Inc. He was a member of the SC State Fire Fighters Association, and an inductee in the SC Firefighters Hall of Fame. Chief Hawkins was instrumental in the support of the Charleston Fire Department following the Charleston 9. He was appointed the first Fire Dept Captain to integrate the infamous Charleston Fire Dept "Truck House", and served as CFD liaison with the development of the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center. He is survived by his father, Phillip V. Hawkins, Jr; his daughter, Lindsey Marie Brown (Christopher) of Summerville, SC; his son, Jason David Hawkins (Karan) of Charleston, SC; his sister, Sarah White of Mt Pleasant, SC; his grandchildren, DJ Brown, Alyssa Richmond, Zachary Beck, and Joshua Richmond; and his former wife, Barbie Hawkins. Memorials may be made to Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team, 132 Charpia Avenue, Summerville SC 29483. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2019.

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Jason And Karan Hawkins

July 11, 2019

Papa, Karan and I are going to miss you dearly but now you are in Heaven with dad and we love you very much.

Love Jason and Karan Hawkins

Cynthia Ellis

July 2, 2019

I loved Phil and I love all of his family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Praying for the family.

Barbara Beard

July 2, 2019

Phillip was always an awesome man and a great friend. Just listening to his guidance could always put everything in prospective. He will me missed. Till we meet again.
Condolences to his family. May God comfort you during this time.

Kathy R. Thompson R. Thompson

July 1, 2019

so sorry to hear about Phillip's passing. i always enjoyed talking to him and the reunions. I am so glad i got to meet him. Prayers for your family.

Jacqueline Campbell

July 1, 2019

I remember Phill from High School and thought of him as a special friend..Always had a smile and greeted you with a warn Hi My thoughts and prayers go out to the family..

Ronald and Claire Kinney

July 1, 2019

There is a big hole in the world this morning. I can not express the sorry that the news of you passing has brought to me. I am crushed to know that there is not "Phil" to rely upon. From our first days as room mates at Clemson to our last few telephone conversation, I always had Phil to advise and counsel me. I am beyond saddened. I am crushed as I remember all the times I sat thinking about our good times together; when I should have been picking up the phone and talking to you directly about those times.
The only bright spot, and it is a true beacon, is I know that I have that great big smile and a "bear" hug awaiting me in Heaven. Claire and I send all our love to your family and will continue to pray for them as they go through this difficult time.
I MISS YOU BROTHER!!

Claire and Ronald Kinney

John Ekaitis

July 1, 2019

Captain Phil (at the time) was an instrumental individual in my career and he will always hold a special place in my heart. Battalion Chief Phil rest in peace and watch over the fire service throughout the world!

John Ekaitis

Sherri Dangerfield

July 1, 2019

A Lovely Kind Man. RIP Phil. You will be Missed.

July 1, 2019

My condolences to the family. Reflect on the memories you have of your loved one. May the God of all comfort give you His peace during this difficult time.

Rocki Hovenga

July 1, 2019

For my Buubi, Phil.

See you Soon in Paradise!

Rocki Hovenga

July 1, 2019

Phil, (Bubbi) became like a brother to me when we met at the Summerville Seventh Day Adventist Church in 2002. We shared our lives together as brother and sister, spending time watching movies, enjoying Hot Wings and wonderful conversations a long with life's ups and downs, there wasn't anything that I couldn't say to Bubbi and know that it would stay between us.

Some of the wonderful things about Bubbi are the way his compassion for his fellow man/woman reflected in everyone he met.

He so loved the Lord Jesus Christ, and lived his life as if he was walking directly by His side.

I love and miss him, but know that he is in the Hands of God.

See you again Bubbi! Love Rocki-Roo

JOHN ARCHIE DURLAND

June 30, 2019

I will miss Phil very much.
I will miss talking to him on the ham radio witch we did a lot.
Archie
K4IUG

Tim Humbert

June 30, 2019

It has been my honor to have known Phil and call4 him brother.

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Jul

2

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Jul

3

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Jul

12

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Jul

13

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant

681 McCants Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Jul

13

Interment

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens

1308 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

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J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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